Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
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| Food in Rome (Italy) is 10% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Rome | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($20) | $14 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $9 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.98 ($5.38) | $4.58 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 ($1.53) | $0.94 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 ($4.10) | $4.18 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 ($2.61) | $3.93 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($8) | $6 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 ($2.36) | $3.44 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 ($1.73) | $2.07 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 ($1.39) | $7 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $14 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 ($1.78) | $1.77 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 ($1.57) | $1.93 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is about the same as in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Rome | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,996 ($2,153) | $1,465 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,208 ($1,303) | $1,298 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 ($149) | $236 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,033 ($1,114) | $1,129 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €702 ($757) | $823 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 ($100) | $87 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 ($30) | $52 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €390 ($421) | $268 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €158 ($170) | $128 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.55 ($5.99) | $12 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($10) | $24 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 4% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Rome | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 ($85) | $59 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($39) | $47 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 ($90) | $99 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 ($121) | $132 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Rome | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,073 ($27,039) | $24,383 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 ($1.94) | $0.96 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 ($38) | $33 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 ($16) | $32 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 29% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Rome | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($10) | $25 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €94 ($102) | $106 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.61 ($4.97) | $5.78 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 ($3.58) | $5.50 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 ($3.87) | $8 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 ($2.41) | $3.41 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 ($2.11) | $3.16 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 ($23) | $22 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 39% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Rome | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 ($45) | $47 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($19) | $30 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 ($71) | $170 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 ($69) | $103 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($12) | $12 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.74 ($1.87) | $10 | - 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.12 ($5.52) | $5.98 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 ($522) | $341 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 ($0.19) | $0.84 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 ($56) | $34 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 ($5.80) | $7 | - 18% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 337 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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